Examining the syntax and semantics of discourse markers, this book employs a syntactic approach to describe discourse markers in Head-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar (HPSG), relevant in a theory of discourse because it provides a framework in which all levels of grammar can be integrated. Since discourse markers operate at discourse level, a well developed discourse theory is required - in this case, Segmented Discourse Representation Theory (SDRT) is adopted. During the course of the book, Minimal Recourse Semantics is explained as it provides an integration of HPSG and SDRT. The approach described is exemplified with an analysis of ''anyway''. This book provides a detailed overview of research on discourse markers covering different areas of linguistics: from a discourse analysis point of view, to a Relevance Theory perspective going through a computational linguistics approach. Containing a precise summary of HPSG and the recently developed SDRT, it will be of great interest to researchers in semantics, pragmatics, grammar and discourse analysis. Miriam Urgelles-Coll, Books, Reference and Language, The Syntax and Semantics of Discourse Markers Books>Reference and Language, Bloomsbury

Examining the syntax and semantics of discourse markers, this book employs a syntactic approach to describe discourse markers in Head-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar (HPSG), relevant in a theory of discourse because it provides a framework in which all levels of grammar can be integrated. Since discourse markers operate at discourse level, a well developed discourse theory is required - in this case, Segmented Discourse Representation Theory (SDRT) is adopted. During the course of the book, Minimal Recourse Semantics is explained as it provides an integration of HPSG and SDRT.The approach described is exemplified with an analysis of 'anyway'. This book provides a detailed overview of research on discourse markers covering different areas of linguistics: from a discourse analysis point of view, to a Relevance Theory perspective going through a computational linguistics approach. Containing a precise summary of HPSG and the recently developed SDRT, it will be of great interest to researchers in semantics, pragmatics, grammar and discourse analysis. language arts Books, Bloomsbury Academic & Professional

Examining the syntax and semantics of discourse markers, this book employs a syntactic approach to describe discourse markers inHead-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar (HPSG), relevant in a theory of discoursebecause it provides a framework in which all levels of grammar can beintegrated. Since discourse markers operate at discourse level, a welldeveloped discourse theory is required - in this case, Segmented DiscourseRepresentation Theory (SDRT) is adopted. During the course of the book, Minimal Recourse Semantics is explained as it provides an integration of HPSGand SDRT.The approach described is exemplified with an analysis of 'anyway'. This book provides a detailed overview of research ondiscourse markers covering different areas of linguistics: from a discourseanalysis point of view, to a Relevance Theory perspective going through acomputational linguistics approach. Containing a precise summary of HPSG andthe recently developed SDRT, it will be of great interest to researchers insemantics, pragmatics, grammar and discourse analysis. The Syntax and Semantics of Discourse Markers Urgelles-Coll, Miriam, Continuum

Offers a detailed overview of research on discourse markers covering different areas of linguistics: from a discourse analysis point of view, to a Relevance Theory perspective going through a computational linguistics approach. This book is of interest to researchers in semantics, pragmatics, grammar and discourse analysis.